Hurlburt Field, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32544

Okaloosa County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,818
74/sq mi
$47,865
Median income
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hurlburt Field pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32544 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.6 square miles in Hurlburt Field, Okaloosa County, Florida. The area is home to 1,818 residents, producing a population density of 74 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 32544 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 32544 sits at $47,865 (38% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $19,940. The poverty rate stands at 1.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $2,077 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 32544 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Okaloosa County, so you can benchmark 32544 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 32544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32544.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32544, Hurlburt Field, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,818

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 32544?

23.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,865

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$19,940

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32544 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,865 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

583

Total Housing Units

538

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

3.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$2,077

Median Rent

2016

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 32544, employing approximately 820 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,807,000.

49

Businesses

820

Employees

$64.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 53.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.2%
Retail trade 4 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 32544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32544 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 32544 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
32569 Mary Esther, FL 11,235 2.5 mi
32548 Fort Walton Beach, FL 19,343 3.1 mi
32547 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32,485 3.4 mi
32579 Shalimar, FL 9,997 7.5 mi
32542 Eglin Afb, FL 3,457 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32544 in?
ZIP code 32544 (Hurlburt Field) is located in Okaloosa County, Florida. Okaloosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okaloosa-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32544?
ZIP code 32544 in Hurlburt Field, FL has a population of 1,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32544?
The median household income in ZIP 32544 is $47,865, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32544?
The largest racial group in ZIP 32544 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32544?
ZIP code 32544 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32544?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32544 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32544?
In ZIP code 32544, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32544?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32544 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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